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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills



Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context Codes refer to the Skills and Knowledge Register in Volume of this Training Package that has detailed content guidelines for each code outlined CA Coaxial Cabling CI Communication EL ACDC Theory MA Basic Telecommunications Mathematics OH Occupational Health and Safety PS Plans and Specifications PS Basic Building Trades RE Regulations for CAN RE Working on Nonenterprise Land TO Use of Tools TO Installation Practices

Required knowledge
The relevant required knowledge is articulated in the above guidelines contained in the Skills and Knowledge Register included in this Training Package

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

Obtain information from plans and documents

Notify relevant authorities and obtain approvals prior to commencement

Jointing of cable including

Placement of cable supports

Bending of cable within specified tolerances

Kit selection

Retention of segregation of conductor and shield

Either aerial or underground work

Termination of cable including

Stripping to specified length

Connector selection

Retention of segregation of conductor and shield

Termination to torque

Conduct of gauge tests

Maintenance of continuous ground

Waterproofing of termination

Safe use of any specialised hand or power tools andor equipment and application of all related OHS requirements and work practices

Conduct of signal strength tests and interpretation of results

Communication of jointing details with customers and work associates

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work See Range Statement and support from a competent supervisor or mentor

OR

A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines

Guidance information for assessment

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge

Range Statement


The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Coaxial cable	May be supplied in various grades as designed for different environments and intended uses May be: hard line (internal/external), flexible (internal/ external), underground, aerial, powered / unpowered

Connector types	May include: internal/external, pin type, integral pin, separate pin

Customers specifications	May be found in: contract documents, cable plans and designs, specification schedules

Industry standards	May include: enterprise codes of practice, ACMA and Spectrum Management Authority standards, Manufacturer's specifications

Manufacturers' specifications	May be found in printed instruction leaflets or pre-printed on materials or on product packaging

Safe working practices	Include the safe use and handling of: tools and equipment, materials, chemicals and work platforms

Tools	May be hand or power tools and include: coring, stripping, torque spanner, stripping and preparation tool, crimping, connector gauges

Work platforms	May be: ladders, elevated platform vehicles

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:	AS Communications Cabling Manaul (CCM) Volume 1 ACIF Standards and Codes ACMA Technical Standards Australian building codes and regulations Australian Standards Enterprise Standards Environmental Protection
	Fire regulations Heritage legislation Industrial relations agreements including awards and enterprise International Standards Local Government Manufacturer's enterprise operating policy and procedures National Code Occupational Health and Safety Act Other services and utilities codes of practice and standards (electricity, water, gas) Power company requirements Privacy Act Spectrum Management Authority Statutory requirements Trade Practices Act Traditional land owners

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ICTTC066D - Joint and terminate coaxial cable

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement